A robust AI-powered toolkit and framework to rigorously test and refine your business ideas.

The Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup Certificate program is an engaging 8-week program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and innovators who wish to delve into the world of business startups using AI and the Lean Startup Methodology, as used by the National Science Foundation Innovation-Corps (NSF I-Corps) program.

UTSA Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Certificate

Program Outline

Students have their choice of registering for modules by week or the entire certificate series. Students that attend all modules will receive the UTSA Using AI to Help Launch Your Startup Certificate. The program is delivered virtually over eight consecutive weeks for a total of 48 hours.

Week 1 - Introduction to AI in Entrepreneurship
Meets:
  • April 30 & May 2


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 2 - AI and Market Analysis
Meets:
  • May 7 & 9


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 3 - AI-Driven Value Propositions
Meets:
  • May 14 & 16


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 4 - Channels and Customer Relationships
Meets:
  • May 21 & 23


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 5 - Revenue Streams and Cost Structure
Meets:
  • May 28 & 30


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 6 - Key Resources, Activities, and Partnerships
Meets:
  • June 4 & 6


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 7 - Building Your AI-Integrated Business Model Canvas
Meets:
  • June 11 & 13


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Week 8 - Ethical Considerations and Risk Management
Meets:
  • June 18 & 20


Learning Time:
  • 6 hours


Instruction:
  • Live, Virtual


Cost:
  • $150

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for those looking to transform their innovative ideas into viable business ventures, providing a solid foundation in the essentials of entrepreneurship and commercialization.

Virtually anyone can benefit from being introduced to AI and an entrepreneurial skillset; however, it would especially advantage:

  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs
  • Intrapreneurs
  • Career Changers
  • Small Business Owners
  • Students and Recent Graduates
  • Government and Economic Development Professionals
  • Researchers and Innovators
  • Consultants and Advisor

Meet the Instructor

Randy Quinn UTSA

Randolph (Randy) Quinn, MBA, RBLP-T

Randy Quinn is a 30+ year veteran of the Tech and Healthcare industries. He has successfully run his own marketing consultancy and run resilient teams for startups and global Fortune 15 companies. His expertise focuses on strategic product marketing and product management as well as intrapreneurship and new product development. He has also worked as a freelance journalist for various newspapers and magazines and as a science documentary producer in Public Television at the home of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, WQED-TV.

Randy earned his MBA and his undergraduate degree in physics as a first-gen college student from the University of Pittsburgh. He also completed an executive program in medical marketing at the University of California Los Angeles.

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Registration

April 30 - June 20, 2024

Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:00-8:00pm CST
Virtual Classroom
$1000
Individual modules $150 each.

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(210) 458-7223

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